STEPBROTHER (HAIKYUU X KUROKO NO BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP)
40

Akashi walked out of his room towards the dining table, looking much more presentable than when he had just woken up before. In fact, he did not forget to wear the Eyes Patch and a white hat. It seemed like the use of the hat was much more efficient to prevent his hair from covering his eyes, he also became much more presentable and handsome.

"Good morning, young master." Chef Tsubasa immediately welcomed Akashi's arrival, even though he was helping Ushijima clean the kitchen that had been messy.

"Morning, Chef." Akashi smiled, it seems like his mood has improved since last night. He immediately took a sip of the milk that Chef Tsubasa had prepared and began to eat fried rice as breakfast.

And once Chef Tsubasa returned to the kitchen, it was Ushijima's turn to approach Akashi with a supply in his hand. For a long time he glanced at the kitchen, hoping that no one would see him at the time.

"This is your stock" said Ushijima who immediately gave the provision to Akashi.

"You really made it?" akashi asked with a laugh, Ushijima just cleared his throat.

"I've followed the rules of your game, you should also follow them. Then I take a shower first" Ushijima said, as if she had not left, waiting for Akashi to say thank you.

Akashi put back his spoon and fork, "Thank you."

"You're not sincere," complained Ushijima who actually intended to reply Akashi back after making him bother cooking this morning, after all he felt that he really deserved a thank you from Akashi.

"okay." Akashi sighed, trying to muster up the guts to say it sincerely to Ushijima. "Thank you, Ushijima-San."

"It's not like that, you usually call me Oniichan. Why don't you call me Oniichan today?" tanya Ushijima who even more seductive Akashi.

"Today I was teasing you, my mood was ignorant. Some of you think it's easy to say it sincerely" lamented Akashi who began to stop smiling.

"Then learn, it's done... I'm gonna take a shower first. You still have a debt with me, I'll collect it later." Ushijima immediately left, he was actually not disappointed but only felt a little unhappy to see his efforts were not appreciated by his own brother. He himself also did not know the reason why he wanted it to be appreciated by Akaashi, even though it was not something he needed at this time.

Meanwhile, Akashi was still complaining in his inner self. He immediately put his provisions into the backpack and sipped milk back. Shortly after Ushijima's departure, his parents approached the dinner table for breakfast.

And clearly the friendly, affectionate face of Madam Ushijima, she immediately tried to acclimate herself back to Akashi. Akashi himself did not mind accepting the hospitality of his stepmother, but he also did not really want to be close to the stepmother at the same time. For him it feels uncomfortable to get excessive affection from others when he remembers himself has been accustomed to living under the care of the father.

"Today what's your schedule, son?" mrs Ushijima asked while giving chocolate jam on her husband's bread.

"It's usually after-school practice, but this time I'll have to learn something extra for the competition championship."

"Oh, that national competition. It just so happened that Papa you told Mama about it. Mama is sure you will win anyway," said Madam Ushijima who was only replied by a nod by Akashi.

"Yes, if so just continue eating it." Madam Ushijima put the bread on Masaomi's plate, then she glanced towards the corridor leading to Ushijima's room.

"By the way, Ushijima isn't there yet? It's not usually that the kid is late like this, is he sick?" asked Madam Ushijima who was a little worried.

"Maybe Ushijima-San is getting dressed, there's no need to worry." Akashi tries to calm his stepmother's worries, then returns to eat her morning breakfast that is almost gone. And continued with small talk from the small family, where Madam Ushijima was the most made the topic of conversation and the role of Akashi was only as a short response while his father was only a listener.

Fifteen minutes later, Ushijima finally came wearing a school uniform and a full backpack. At first he only put on a calm face without a smile, but when he looked at Akashi who was giving a sharp glance towards Madam Ushijima, immediately made Ushijima realize his current role.

He immediately gave his forced smile to the mother, even he also spoke softly with a more friendly tone to the mother.

"Good Morning, too, Ma."

Madam Ushijima looked surprised and happy to see her son give a good response to her, she immediately grasped her husband because she was so happy even though there was a little suspicion in her mind to see Ushijima suddenly changed.

Ushijima immediately gulped down his tea, "Then I leave, yes, because it's too late."

"You didn't have breakfast?" ask Mrs Ushijima.

But it seems that Akashi was reluctant to board his private car today, he even took a ride in the car that was being driven by Akashi.

Ushijima obviously looked shocked and stared intently at Akashi, "What are you doing here? I'm really late, so go back to your car."

"This is my car too, so don't worry. There's nothing wrong in bringing me to school first" said Akashi who participated in the solot.

"So we'll take young master Akashi first, Mr Ushijima?" ask Ushijima's personal driver who is beginning to feel Confused.

Ushijima did not want to answer yet, he still stared intently at Akashi with glaring eyes, because for him to deliver Akashi to school was really a lack of work.

Akashi did not care at all and instead lowered the seat of the car seat to make it more comfortable to sit leaning, he even glanced towards his watch.

"Just get up, sir. It's getting late" Akashi ordered.

"Yes, just go sir. Take this child to Rakuzan first," continued Ushijima who seemed to have begun to budge and removed his face from Akashi.

And when the car was driven away from the house, there was no conversation between them at all. Both of them were busy staring at the trees that passed and several other luxurious houses.

In the middle of the road, Akashi began to open the topic first because he remembered that he had not carried out any missions since this morning.

"You were really funny earlier, but your mother's expression was a lot funnier." Akashi smiled as he recalled.

"You're right, his expression really tickled the stomach. Was I just so friendly that I was surprised?" asked Ushijima with a smile.

"Yes, usually the meeting between the two of you will only end in an argument. Like a running race that never gets to the finish line, or a Basketball game that never gets into the ring." Akashi looks up at Ushijima, as well as Ushijima who looks at Akashi on his left.

"Or like a Volleyball Game that always fails to pass the opponent's block, and like us who never one day stop staring with an annoyed look." The two laughed at each other while listening to Ushijima's words, as if they were real. They never get along at all , even if getting along would definitely end up fighting an annoyed look with eyes that almost come out .

Without them realizing that the driver just smiled happily just looking at the intimacy of the two brothers, he had been watching Akashi's growth and he was also an observer of Ushijima's actions that always made sure Akashi was in good condition for several weeks before. And now seeing the two of them talking to each other in person was the most comforting thing.

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Meanwhile, Ryo was gathering with some thugs he had previously met in an old building located not far from the back of Teiko Junior High School building, they seemed happy to receive the money given by Ryo and were busy counting the number of each sheet.

Until the head of the thug dressed in a nearly torn high school uniform approached Ryo who was then busy dressing his knee with Knee support that is usually used by athletes to overcome injuries to the knee joint, before he went down his trousers to cover his knees.

"Hey, Ryo. Nevermind! Just quit the sport, your legs aren't getting any better either."

"Be quiet, Mizuki-Senpai." Ryo is not happy to listen to all the words of others who always force him to stop and give up, he sometimes wonders if it is wrong if we still hold our dreams.

"You're stubborn, don't blame anyone if you're going to fall into that crazy dream of yours. It's clear that your dream has been shattered for a long time, you still keep dreaming and just look at the consequences now! You let all your disappointments become a grudge against the boy" said Mizuki.

"But because of this you get a lot of money from me, right? So, just keep your mouth shut and follow my orders!" ryo's orders.

"As far as you are concerned, I'm just reminding you to stop forcing things that aren't our destiny. If it's a matter of revenge with him, it's a different story. To be honest, I'm sympathetic to your story, it shouldn't be that boy named Akashi would bring you to a fatal injury like this. And I promise I'll pay for all your grudges against him today, take it easy!" mizuki said as she patted Ryo's shoulder slowly.

"I shouldn't have followed that stupid friendly match," murmured softly Ryo.

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What really happened in the past between Akashi who was still a member of Team Teiko and Ryo? Is the habit of Kiseki no sedai who used to like to play and look down on other teams making something surprising in the past? Why does Ryo hate Akashi? And did Ushijima know about this? Btw, you can vote and give input and advice also yes guys related anything. Where to know Author can add in the next chapters 😊